Lyfa, Two-Armed Wall Sconce, Brass, Linen, Denmark, 1950s

A pair of functionalist / minimalist wall lights / sconces. Designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Other designers of the period include Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Paavo ...

A sizable minimalist wall sconce. Designed and produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s.  

A brass and opaline glass wall light attributed to Bent Karlby for Lyfa, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 9” W x 19” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.5” H x 3” W ...

A pair of small wall lights / wall sconces. Designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Brand new linen lampshades. Stated dimensions are mea...

A pair of two-armed wall lights. Designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Produced by Candle, Italy. Other designers of the period include Paavo Tynell, Jean Royère, Hans Bergström,...

A pair of two-armed wall lights. Designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Produced by Candle, Italy. Other designers of the period include Paavo Tynell, Jean Royère, Hans Bergström,...

Set of two brass wall lamps from the 1950s, produced by Danish lighting company Lyfa. These fine pieces of geometric design have adjustable brass shades and teak base. Condition of...

A pair of impressive large crystal glass & brass sconces made by Carl Fagerlund in a collaboration between Danish light manufacturer Lyfa and the Swedish glasswork Orrefors in the 19...

Sculptural brass wall sconce: Lyfa 'Gothic' II designed anonymously in the mid-1960s. Measurements: Height 11 inches (28 cm), width 8.25 inches (20.5 cm). We provide free worldwide s...

A pair of decorative wall lights by LYFA that project beautiful sculptural light on the wall. The lights are made of brass and green lacquered surfaces. They are manufactured by ...

Gothic III sconce manufactured by Lyfa, Denmark in the 1960s. This piece of Scandinavian design is made of brushed solid brass that accentuates the three horizontal crests. The sconc...

These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps. Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well. This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...